BUTTERFLY CREATORS
Every visit to the Lutz Children’s Museum is exciting because exhibits change frequently and special programs are offered daily. Most exhibits and activities are designed for children aged two through ten.
A welcoming, friendly shop that primarily focuses on tattoos as fine art.
Learn more about the next art show and open gallery hours.
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Learn more about the resources, education, and 24/7 helpline available.
UR Community Cares helps fill in the gaps of traditional at-home care services by mobilizing residents to care about and connect with each other. The goal is to link people who can help to those who need help – whether it’s for one hour per week or month or year – because UR COMMUNITY CARES. Learn more about the new technology center that provides digital literacy support to seniors, those with disabilities, and veterans in Manchester.
This local group has been decorating "the fence" since our first Butterfly Stroll. The selfie-worthy decorations brighten up the Downtown. If you enjoy knitting, crocheting or similar crafts, join this
Facebook group to collaborate and share ideas.
Wildwood Tattoos is the studio of tattoo artist Caitlynn Abdow Velasquez. Caitlynn has been licensed and tattooing since 2009. Specializing in Neotraditional, Traditional, Folk Art and Botanical tattoos. Wildwood Tattoos is located in an upstairs suite in Downtown Manchester.
The mission of the Manchester Women's Club is to improve the Manchester community through service, friendship, and support! This group of dedicated volunteers can be found all over town supporting a variety of projects and events as those in Downtown Manchester.
The Cornerstone Christian SchoolThe Cornerstone Christian School is located just north of Downtown on Main Street. Since 1981, it has provided a private, Christian education to students from the Greater Hartford Area. As a Pre-K to Grade 12 school, CCS is committed to teaching truth, training minds, and transforming lives.
Providing psychotherapy services to everyone/anyone in the family, as needed. The clinicians use Cognitive Processing Therapy, for PTSD, Play Therapy for kids of all ages, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and more. This group is located in an upstairs suite right here in Downtown Manchester.
Odyssey is a Manchester charter school. At Odyssey, they strive to support the development of thier students into successful, well-respected members of their community by promoting academic excellence, self-confidence, and the internalization of our core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, Curiosity, Leadership, and Excellence.
The Angry Egg has been serving up a delicious breakfast and lunch to Downtown Manchester since 2018. Their motto says it all, come hangry - leave happy!
BUTTERFLY STROLL -FLOWER SPOT VOLUNTEERS
Events like this would not be possible without the help of many volunteers from the local community. The groups below ran the flower spots for the Build a Bouquet activity.
There are thousands of children in Connecticut right now who need a place to call home and a parent or family to help them have a happy and healthy childhood. If you have room in your heart and your home to help a child in need, please contact CHR to learn more about the Functional Family Therapy-Foster Care program. CHR provides you with comprehensive, 24/7 support every step of the way along this journey.
Learn More.
Relay For Life is a fun-filled event designed to celebrate survivors and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society.
Learn more about this year's event.
MACC Charities is a Manchester-based non-profit with the mission of building partnerships to break cycles of poverty in our community. MACC organizes services such as the Community Kitchen, Community Outreach and Emergency Services, Community Emergency Food Pantry, and Community Threads Thriftshop.
Sign up for their newsletter to learn more about programs and opportunities to be involved.
The volunteers from Manchester Women's Club often support Downtown events. We appreciate the partnership of this group of dedicated women!
In Manchester's historic Cheney Hall, Little Theatre presents world-class theatre.
Learn more about upcoming shows and concerts.
The Manchester Conservation Commission works to support the best use and management of open space land and some town open space land. Sustainable Manchester is a division under the Town of Manchester Public Works Department that works to make Manchester sustainable through active climate change mitigation, emphasizing equity, and fostering resilience. These groups came together at our Butterfly Stroll to spread education about the importance of supporting our native pollinators.
